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NPR's Mara Liasson Links Paul Ryan, Trump And A Republican-Controlled House In The Balance

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Mara Liasson first joined NPR in 1985 as a newscaster and general assignment reporter.

After House Speaker Paul Ryan announced today that he will not seek re-election in the fall, many are wondering who will next fill the role. NPR's Mara Liasson suggests the move signals a lack of confidence among Republicans who hope to maintain control of the lower chamber of Congress. Today, the veteran national political correspondent provided context for Ryan's decision, and helped untangle other complicated stories developing in the White House and on Capitol Hill.

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